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Ingram: The author of The Ultimate Athlete has spent much of his life seeking to master the ancient and demanding martial art of aikido, in which flaws are magnified and the quick fix is impossible. He soon learned that mastery is a journey, and that the master must have the courage to risk failure.

This is the book that initially interested me in aikido. It is not, however, a book that exclusively focuses on the practice of aikido but rather a book on how to start along or remain on the path toward mastery. The five keys to mastery -- seek instruction, practice, surrender to the art, "intentionality", and pushing the edge -- are keys to success in any endeavor. This book is one which you'll find yourself reading again and again.

A very interesting book - not particularly on aikido but on all endeavours. It's about the path that leads towards perfection. It helps to avoid hindrances on that path and gives hints about what to do when those hindrances couldn't be avoided. It tells you how to find a good teacher and how to be a good teacher yourself. Finally Mr. Leonard talks about finding the spirit of mastery in everyday's activities.